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Boating Guide
Launches
As shown on the map below, there are three boat launches on the south side of Lac Des Isles. Most lakes in
Meadow Lake Provincial Park also have boat launches. Click
here to check boat launch status in the park.
Regulations Be Boat Smart Boating Safety Course Providers 
Rentals A variety of water craft rentals are available throughout
Meadow Lake Provincial Park. Rentals are also available at
Big Island Cove Resort and
Northern Cross Resort. Check out those websites or see the map below for more information.
Camping Guide As one of the most popular things to do in this area, there are no shortages of choices of places or degrees of "roughing it". Long weekends in the summer do see campgrounds fill quickly so be sure to arrive early.
Fees Big Island Cove Resort Reservations: 306.238.4648
Northern Cross Resort Reservations: 306.238.4608
Meadow Lake Provincial Park (MLPP) Reservations: 306.236.7680
Regulations MLPP Camping Rules
Fishing Guide
A sport that is
enjoyed almost year-round, you'll have many fishing spots to explore
whether it is from a boat, off a dock or drilling a hole in the ice in the
winter.
Area
lakes and types of fish 2006 Anglers' Guide Saskatchewan Environment - Licensing
and much more.
Turn in
Poachers 1.800.667.7561
Golfing GuideGoodsoil is home to an 18-hole golf course. There are also many other courses nearby.
Goodsoil -
Northern
Meadows Golf Club306.238.4653
Loon Lake - Loon Lake Golf and Country Club
306.837.4653
Meadow Lake - Meadow Lake Golf Course
306.236.6388
Cold Lake, AB - Grand Centre Golf and Country Club
780.594.2121
Hunting Guide
Always obtain landowner permission before hunting on private property. Be aware that there are several game farms in the area.
2006 Hunters' and Trappers' Guide Saskatchewan Environment - Licensing and much more.
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Turn in Poachers 1.800.667.7561
Outfitters Big Island Cove Resort 306.238.4648
Sonntag Outfitter's Ltd. 306.236.4087
Weather / Climate Goodsoil is located in Northern Saskatchewan. It is situated where agricultural and pasture land meets boreal forest. There are many lakes and waterways in the area.
Winter days get as cold as -20°C or colder and in the summer around +20°C or warmer although these temperatures can vary by 10°C or more.
During the summer months, more days are sunny than not on average.
If camping in the summer, be prepared for hot days, cool nights, rain and hail. Also, don't forget the bug spray and sunscreen.
See
climate norms for the Meadow Lake area.
Wildlife
There is a variety of wildlife to see in and around Goodsoil. Big game includes deer, elk, moose, woodland caribou, wolves, lynx and bear.
Smaller mammals include beavers, snowshoe hares, squirrels and voles.
There are also several species of shorebirds, swans, geese, owls and grouse.
Responsible visitors have helped keep wildlife issues to a minimum so remember to store your food and garbage properly and do not approach or feed any wildlife.
For more info on plants and animals in the region, check out
Hinterland Who's Who - Boreal Forest
